Switzerland in 2050

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Switzerland: A Foresight Story

Data driven scenario with a global average temperature increase of +2.9C

This foresight report offers one such exploration: a data-driven narrative of Switzerland in 2050, shaped by the realities of a +2.9°C world. Grounded in research and reviewed by a climate scientist, it translates forecasts and projections into a story of daily life, showing how shifting seasons, rainfall, and ecosystems could reshape the way we live, move, and thrive.

This is not a prediction but a lens, an invitation to step into a possible future, to feel the scale of change, and to consider what it might mean for communities, landscapes, and ways of life. From alpine villages to urban centers, Switzerland in 2050 is alive: adapting, innovating, and finding ways to live well in a changing world.

We publish work like this to stretch perspectives and spark dialogue. Alongside this Swiss scenario, we have also created a global report on what the world could look like in a +2.9°C future. If you are curious about what the future of your country, city, or company might look like, we would be glad to explore it with you.

Team

Content and Research
Trisha Mehta
Taline Frantz
Asmita Mehta
Ria Shah

Reviewed by Verena Griess

Editor
Jonelle Simunich

Illustrator
Nazaré Sarabúa

Production
Kinny Tran-Marazza

Images above from Henrique Ferreira